New College Worcester (NMSS)
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
70
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Non-maintained special school

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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Inadequate
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(15/11/2022)
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90%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

57.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.7%
Persistent Absence
8.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.1%
Pupils first language
not English
30.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.1%
Free school meals
Whittington Road
Worcester
WR5 2JX
01905763933

School Description

At New College Worcester, adults really care about the pupils and want them all to achieve their potential. Pupils trust the staff and appreciate all the support they receive. However, aspects of the school’s work to keep pupils safe are not good enough. This means pupils are potentially at risk of harm. There is a strong emphasis throughout the school on academic achievement, maximising independence and preparing pupils for their future lives. When pupils leave school, they all go on to further employment, training or education. Many go to university. Most achieve independent lives in their communities. Pupils enjoy coming to school. Behaviour in class and around the school is very positive. Pupils are kind and friendly. They take the time to introduce themselves to visitors and make them feel welcome. Bullying is rare. Leaders investigate all reported incidents of bullying and act when needed. There is an impressive range of opportunities for pupils to develop their interests and talents. These include a choir, swimming, horse-riding and lots more. There is an extended school day so that pupils can make the most of these activities. They say that these opportunities make a ‘real difference’ to their lives.

New College Worcester (NMSS) Parent Reviews



80% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 40% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-06-2023
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My Child Has Not Been Bullied 60% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 10% Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>60, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-06-2023
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I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 10% Strongly Agree 20% Agree 50% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>10, "strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-06-2023
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Strongly Agree 40% Agree 40% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-06-2023
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 20% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-06-2023
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Strongly Agree 50% Agree 30% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 20% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>20} Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-06-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 50% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-06-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 40% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 10% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-06-2023
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 40% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-06-2023
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 20% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 30% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>20, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>30} Figures based on 10 responses up to 06-06-2023

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